The father and son stood at the top of Liangcheng City. They could not see the waves of Yishui River in the night, and could only vaguely hear the beating sound of the water. The sound was very low, but it hit their hearts like a heavy hammer.
Ever since Tao Qian announced his invitation to Wang Yu to go south and his intention to give up Xuzhou, the Chen family and his son began to run around in many ways, plotting one conspiracy after another in an attempt to keep Wang Yu out of Xuzhou.
These strategies are not unlucky, and the executors cannot be said to be incompetent. However, regardless of the sequence, the strategies failed one by one, and the executors also fell one after another like moths fluttering into the flame.
However, even when he received the news of Cao Bao's defeat in Maling, Chen Deng never felt so desperate.
He was not afraid of powerful enemies, and all his clever tricks were crushed by Wang Yu. It seemed miserable and helpless, but in fact it was nothing. Isn't it just a failure? How many times did Gaozu fail in the past? In the end, he failed.
Didn't he use a sneak attack to break the contract to deal with the arrogant Chu Overlord?
He is not afraid of an unfavorable situation. No matter how bad the situation is, as long as enough people can be gathered to stand on the opposite side of the enemy, the situation will be reversed sooner or later.
But Wang Yu suddenly changed his tune and made a fuss about Que Xuan. It was very difficult and desperate to change the previous strict policy against the powerful into a soft one.
Xuzhou is not Qingzhou. The local area was very little affected by the war, and all the large and small families were well preserved. The reason why Chen Deng and his son dared to challenge Wang Yu was because they were confident. Even if Wang Yu relied on military strength to suppress the strong resistance,
, Xuzhou’s hostility will not be eliminated.
When Wang Yu is here, there may not be much of a problem, but as soon as he leaves, Xuzhou will be filled with wars and wars, making it difficult for his successor to take care of everything!
If the cooperation is proper, Xuzhou may become the beginning of the collapse of the powerful Qingzhou Army. No matter how strong the army is, it will be difficult to exert its combat effectiveness in an environment where everyone is the enemy.
Although Chen Deng didn't know about the nationwide war that later generations admired, he planned such a feast without any knowledge, waiting for Wang Yu himself to crash into it.
The success of his previous strategies would be great, but the failure would surely arouse Wang Yu's anger, and then he would go south in large numbers and kill on a large scale, leaving a foreshadowing for Xuzhou's all-out resistance in the future.
Who would have thought that Wang Yu escaped from his killing spies one after another, but he didn't care. Not only did he not go south in a big way to settle the score, but he even let Que Xuan go. The latter's attack became a joke.
, the two sides are now fighting fiercely. Que Xuan's five thousand army not only failed to cause any trouble to Wang Yu, but it seemed to be Wang Yu's help.
How can Chen Deng not be surprised by this?
"He established his prestige and became famous. After all the planning between you and my son, it seems that we are all marrying for someone..." Chen Gui was originally a very famous person. His voice was not high-pitched, but it was full of charm.
The rhythm was clear, but at this moment, his voice became dull and hoarse, sounding like metal friction.
"Yuanlong, Wang Yu's regard for you should be somewhat sincere. Now that the situation has reached this point and there is hope of preserving the family property, why not..."
Chen Deng's heart skipped a beat. His father's intention was very clear. He was simply desperate for the future and began to waver. During the Gaotang alliance, his father had wavered for a time, thinking that at least he would go to Qingzhou to serve as an official and leave a salary for the Chen family.
fire.
But Chen Yuanlong’s ambition is to revitalize the family business and make the Chen family in Guangling become as famous as the Yuan family in the past! In the Qingzhou New Deal, even after the reform, there is no such prospect.
Selfless? No, people who do not benefit themselves will be punished by heaven and earth. Selflessness is just a synonym for hypocrisy.
Isn't the most glorious thing in life to honor one's ancestors and bring blessings to one's descendants? Wang Pengju didn't care about this, and disgustingly made a false oath not to proclaim himself emperor, but what right did he have to make others do the same?
The fundamental reason for his father's antagonism with Qingzhou was to preserve the family property, but he, Chen Yuanlong, looked down upon the other party's hypocrisy and shamelessness! Not claiming to be emperor? Humph, how could anyone in the world not want to sit on that supreme position?
Chen Deng was originally made desperate by Wang Yu's actions, but when his father said this, his determination to refuse to admit defeat was aroused again.
"Don't worry, father. Wang Yu's implementation of this strategy may not have the desired effect. The title of Lord he conferred is purely an empty name. Apart from a nominal respect and security guarantee, there is nothing, and there is no punishment.
The promise of becoming a doctor does not have the authority to govern the local area, nor does it promote filial piety and integrity. The convenience of entering an official career is not much different from that of ordinary people. It also has to divide the family..."
Chen Deng's mouth moved slightly, and he sneered with disdain: "Que Xuan was greedy for power and rushed forward. He abandoned his baggage and was taken advantage of by the enemy. In order to survive, he had no choice but to follow him. But the other families in Xuzhou did not suffer any personal pain. As long as they went to Xiapi
As long as the city is still holding on in front, there is no need to worry about everyone switching sides, and at best they can just wait and see."
"Although Wang Yu set up several plots before, but if you think about it carefully, the Qingzhou Army was not unscathed. Cao Bao is a mediocre person. If his father hadn't persuaded him, how would he have dared to raise his sword against Wang Yu even if he had resentment?
?If all ten thousand Danyang soldiers had returned to Wang Yu's command instead of going through such a battle, the situation in Xuzhou would have been really difficult to reverse."
After thinking about it, Chen Gui thought it was reasonable, and asked later: "My son, you think Liu Bei will be able to defend Xiapi?"
"The city of Xiapi is high and deep. Liu Bei suffered losses from Wang Yu many times. He was extremely cautious this time. Moreover, Zhang, Chen, and others are all brave enough. With him here, at least in the short term, there is no need to worry about the safety of Xiapi."
." Chen Deng spoke faster and faster: "I promised to mediate for him before, but I was just perfunctory. Now it seems that Yuan Shu needs to work harder."
What Chen Gui liked most about his eldest son was that he was full of confidence and vitality. Seeing that Chen Deng's plan had been decided, he no longer said depressing words such as surrender, and warned: "Yuan Gongdao has great ambitions and talents, but he is fierce and cruel. My son is leaving here."
Shouchun, you should first show your respect and respect, and then say that the situation in Xuzhou is dangerous, and even Pengcheng will not be in trouble."
"My child understands." Chen Deng replied respectfully, and then reminded: "In order to ensure everything is safe, I asked my father to send someone to Jiangdong, and with Zhang Zibu and others to persuade Sun Ce, Chen Bing Jiang bank to defend against Yuan Shu's surprise attack.
, this trip will be foolproof."
"My son is really thoughtful about things, good, good!" Chen Gui smiled, twirling his beard, and sent his son away with joy.
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Liu Bei was trembling, and the Chen family and his son were scheming. Little did they know that at this moment, Wang Yu had nothing to do with them in his mind. He was just worried.
What bothered him was not a major military matter, but it was not a trivial matter that could be dealt with casually. Zhuge Liang reminded him that day that he had left in a hurry and hadn't even named his son.
Frankly speaking, the feeling of being a father is quite unfamiliar to Wang Yu. He did not have such conditions and ideas in his previous life, and he is still too young in this life.
Becoming a father at the age of nineteen? It was commonplace in the Han Dynasty, but it could make news in later generations. Before Cai Yan gave birth, Wang Yu didn't feel anything. He was just worried and concerned, but he really realized that he was a father for the first time.
I feel a little awkward in my heart.
Therefore, after confirming that mother and son were safe that day, he immediately ordered the departure. It was not necessarily because he was concerned about Tao Qian or Xuzhou's safety, but he just found an excuse to calm down temporarily.
Things were indeed as he expected. During the more than a month since he went south, he had no time to spare. He was fighting one battle after another, and he had no time or energy to think about things at home.
Zhuge Liang's somewhat malicious reminder hit the mark, and Wang Yu finally realized that he was now a father.
Deep nostalgia welled up in my heart.
Wang Yushang didn't feel much about the newborn who was born not long ago and only glanced at it hastily. But when he said goodbye, the love and maternal brilliance shining on the face of Cai Yan, a first-time mother, made him unforgettable for a long time.
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Yan'er didn't say anything when she left suddenly, but she must have felt uncomfortable in her heart, right?
Wang Yu finally realized that he really had a lot of immaturity. He understood the enemy's psychology far more than he did the people around him.
Thinking of this, he suddenly felt homesick and wanted to go back as soon as possible, but the trees were still and the wind was still blowing. Liu Bei's sudden appearance somewhat disrupted his plan. It shouldn't be difficult to deal with Liu Bei. The problem is that if Liu Bei defends the city,
It is difficult to achieve a quick resolution.
Xiapi and Tancheng are the two largest and strongest strongholds in Xuzhou. The city is high and the trenches are deep. It is difficult to attack or besiege. Historically, both Lu Bu and Guan Yu were besieged in Xiapi, but that was when the Chen family in Guangling had already deserted.
Under the circumstances, as long as there is Guangling's support, it is a difficult task to besiege Xiapi.
As for storming... Wang Yu's memory of the characters of the Three Kingdoms may not be comprehensive, but he remembers the process of all the battles relatively clearly. When Cao Cao captured Pi, Liu Ye, who presented the thunder chariot, seemed to be already in the army.
, but he still had no way to capture Pi City. In the end, it was a siege, another water attack, and finally he bribed internal agents, and then he captured Lu Bu.
Wang Yu does not plan to attack Xiapi now. Qingzhou's current strategic focus should not be on Xuzhou, but on eliminating Lu Bu in Yanzhou as soon as possible, and then dealing with Cao Cao, who is advancing westward with all his strength.
The current Liu Bei is still at the level of taking advantage of loopholes and picking up advantages, and is in no way comparable to the talented and strategic Cao Cao.
Although Hongnong's current war situation is in a stalemate, Wang Yu can't see what Cao Cao has to do to devour Dong Zhuo's Xiliang army in one fell swoop. But there is no doubt that if Cao Cao succeeds, the world's eastern and western powers will compete.
The pattern is formed, and the outcome of the fight between the two powers will directly determine the ownership of the world.
Variables can only occur in the north and south. Liu Yu in Youzhou, Sun Ce in Jiangdong, and Liu Bei are not ranked at all. Even if he gains a foothold in Xiapi, it will be of no use, because unless he captures Guangling, he will have no chance.
The strategic depth is such that once Sun Ce takes Jiangdong completely, he will be in a dilemma of being attacked from both sides.
Therefore, Wang Yu was not worried about Liu Bei himself. What he was worried about were the variables caused by Liu Bei. After thinking about it, another month passed before he knew it, and the variables Wang Yu and others finally came.
However, this variable was far beyond his expectation.